Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-05-07

ous among US? What would it not be to one
who, like this unfortunate Dick, lad been
brought up from childhood to believe that
there never was any morality, any honor,
any honesty, except what springs from q
feeling of self-preservation and protections
Would he not jump at such a chancef Now,
this was exactly the chance that was offered
to Dick Murridge. 1t came in his extremi-
| ty, when he had cut himself Off from his own
people by a deed which would never be for
gotten or forgiven 1t came when he was
in an agony of despair and terror, n it
seemed to open a way Of life of the greatest
ease, comfort, and profit. He knew not yet
that there is no way Of life without competi-
ton, and therefore jealousy. with its at.
tendant tokens Of malice, SANDER, mischief,
calumny, and the biting of back. Also he
knew not 20 quickly the professional
gambler is detected, and how even the most
~unbounded lovers of the cards become shy Of
playing with him All this he had still tc
learn.
But It was dull in that upper chamber,
which he left only to go down stairs at meal
time to the bar parlor, where he sat at table
with the landlord and his family. They
knew him as a young gentleman, presume
bly, under a temporary cloud, in whom the
ed. 1t was horribly dull. He hated read.
ing; he grew tired of drawing: he could not
be always practising with the cards; he
wanted some one to talk W I'll.
Good evening, Mr.. Richard" said Uncle
Joseph, entering noiselessly.
Dicks head and shoulders were out Of the
window; but it does not take long to change
the position Of a head and shoulders.
"What" no cried, springing to his feet.
You here-you"
YES, | am here. All. you are very IL
and quiet, Dick, here! No ono would ever
expect to find you here. ! was just going
along the street, you know-just walking
down the street, when l saw your face at tho
window. What u surprised what surprise!
How pleased your father will be!'
as hel What docs he-what does he
what does he want with met"
Uncle Joseph noddcdh his head impressively
Some men can convey n solemn and impress.
sive assurance much better by a nod of the
head than by any words. Uncle Joseph's
nod made this young man understand, first,
that his evil deeds were known to everybody,
and next that his father would certainly
prosecute him.. Therefore, he sat down again
with terror u~ndisguised.
What did you do it forl" asked Uncle
Joseph, who had not the least idea what had
been done. But everybody knew that some
thing must have been done, else why did
Dick run away!
Because I was hard up What else should
l do 1t forT
In the extremity of his terror Dick pre-
sented a manly sulkiness.
"How did you do itf asked Uncle JOSEPH
ssWell, if you want money, and can ros i,
by signing another mans name to a check,
suppose you'd do 1t that way
"Ahl to be sure-to DO sure: neve,
thought of it in that light" Uncle JOSEPH
was acquiring information rapidly. "Ah
and when did you do it!'
/ SS~ S,,o>L. 100 10 ,,n,, .,oo o, 1.,nr. ',
ITO be sure. Six weeks 1t was ago. Yes. You ar.
perfectly right. Dick, tn keep out Of the way
perfectly right perfectly right: II | were you
would continue 10 keep out OF the way. 1t Is a yer,
serious thing. Aud your father is . hard man-very
What did you do with tho money!
II paid somc Of my debts"
quite right. Quite right. A. an honest ma,
should. So far you acted wisely. And have you an!
OF 1t leftr
"Some-not much"
"Thil is q very quiet and comfortable room. Dick
! don't know that I should like to live In q bedroom
always. but for a change, now, when ono rcall,
wishes to he undisturbcd. Isn't 1t rather dull here3
Il suppose It is."
Look hers, Dick. III come here sometimes" Tn
opportunity Of meeting his accusers. !, 10.
one, have never accused him-and I never
will. And nov he has run away, is It likely
that he will accuse himsclff'
Never mind what is likely. Think of tn
very best that could possibly hapoen.'
1.-THE very best"
"The very bost.'
"Remember, Calista, 1t is not enough tina
Hugh should DO satisfied. OF course, he 1
satisfied. How can no ever love mo uules
he respects me! | must have much NOR
than that"
You shall have much more"
'Calista!' Nornll caught her hand. "Nha
have you henri. What AVE you done
Have you seen him! Have you seen Dick,
patience, dear. for half an hour more
and yon shall know ulI. Tell mo, Norah
just this about Dick. Are you very-ver,
bitter about hing
II don't know. lIo has robbed mo o
Hugh"
He will give Hugh back to you Ca,
you forgive him!'
Norah hesitateI.
Il know everything, dear; more than 20,
know, even. Dick has gone. He has fet
tho country, l believe. There is nothing lef
us but to forgive him. IIo will never know
whether you have forgiven him or not. Blu,
toll mo that you To-"
ooh, what will it help him for ING to say
that l forgive himl l would not wish t.
punish him nor to take revenge, and yet
Yes, Calista. l forgive him. Poor Dicki w
loved him once, did we not"
Even If he does not know, it Is something
that you forgive him. Mem crimes follow
them with scourges in their hands-scourget
with knots in them, and every knot, fol
poor Dick, your vengeance and your I'm,
forgiveness. Now he will be punished less
fearfully. My dear, your trouble is over.
No one, not even tho most spiteful, will
ever be able to hint that there was the
slightest truth in this monstrous accusation.
/ No Sno avnopt p,,rcn1vo, will o,o, l.,o,, ~
it. Come, Norah, to Hugh's room. Some
one awaits you therc-a most important
person, almost as important as Hugh.
Comet A most delightful person; and oh,
Norah, be prepared for tho best news in the
world, n for the greatest surprise you
ever imagined"
Calista led her sister to the resident medi-
cal officers room, where they found, be-
sides Hugh, a lady whom Norah recognized
at once as lIugh's mothcr-Mme Aquila,
the singer. She was in hlack silk, that kind
OF lifelong mourning which some widows
adopt. Her face was kindly md soft, still
beautiful, though her youth had long since
vanished.
my DEAR" she said, taking Norah by
both hands, so that she could draw her close
and kiss her comfortabIy-"my dear child,
l have heard all. You AVE greatly suf-
fered. But all Is over now. Your sister
has made The rough way smooth, and re-
moved the last obstacle. See what it is to
be a sister in tho hospital; how helpful it
makes one! And now you will take my
hugh again, will you notl He i. worth
taking, my dear
'Oh," said Norah, her eyes running over,
"Hugh knows that first"
YES, my dear" Nine. Aquila interrupted
Hugh knows exactly what you intend.
Not yet, then. We will wait a little"